Transportation Design Engineer, Entry Level - CD0032

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

Job summary

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is seeking an entry level Engineer I in our Mountain West Civil Group to support transportation design and plan production for multimodal corridors, roadways, and interchanges. Early career focus will be on applying transportation modeling software for design projects, with potential growth into project management roles.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering and 0–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 0 to 3 years of Transportation Engineering experience; internships acceptable.
• FE/EI certification preferred.
• Experience with Civil3D and/or MicroStation/ORD preferred.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use Civil3D and/or MicroStation ORD to design and produce transportation plans.
• Assist with data collection, analyses, and project documentation.
• Assist with client interaction and present design elements at coordination meetings.
• Prepare engineering plans and designs using CAD software.
• Apply Federal, State, and Municipal standards as appropriate.
• Maintain an organized project design journal and follow the Total Quality Management program.

Skills

Civil/Transportation eng. awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

FE/EI certification preferred

Tools

Civil3D

MicroStation/ORD

Job description

Felsburg Holt & Ullevig is a transportationengineering, planning and environmental firm that specializes in delivering professional services based on innovation, consensus building, and cost effectiveness. We are currently looking for an entry level engineer who is seeking a rewarding career in the transportation engineering field.

Primary duties for the position of Engineer I in our Mountain West Civil Group are focused on transportation design and plan production for multimodal transportation corridors, roadways, highway/interchanges and multi-use trail projects for our state and municipal clients. Early career emphasis will be focused on application of transportation modeling software for design projects. Longer-term career emphasis may either continue this technical path or transition to project management/managerial duties

Essential Dutiesinclude the following under the direct supervision of a lead design engineer or project manager:

• Use computer aided design engineering software (Civil3D and/or MicroStation ORD) as the primary transportation design modeler as well as plan production for various sized transportation engineering projects.
• Assist with data collection, technical analyses, and written project documentation.
• Assist with client interaction and correspondence, including presenting elements of design at client coordination meetings.
• Use computer aided design engineering software (Civil3D and/or MicroStation/ORD) to complete designs and prepare engineering plans.
• Apply Federal, State, and Municipal standards as appropriate
• Maintain an organized electronic or hard copy design journal for each project
• Follow FHU's Total Quality Management program for all tasks and deliverables.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 0 to 3 years of Transportation Engineering experience;
• prior experience, including intern programs, in Transportation Engineering or a related field is preferred
• FE / EI certification is preferred
• Experience with Civil3D and/or MicroStation/ORD is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred

The pay for this position has a range of $72,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual offer will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Application Deadline: 12/31/2026

At FHU, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits, flexible programs, and opportunities for professional growth so our teams can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with FHU contributing a significant portion of premiums and covering 100% of the cost for some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Telehealth and mental health resources available at no cost to eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services
• Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• Flexible schedules and remote work options depending on position and business needs
• Professional development opportunities including continuing education assistance, tuition reimbursement, professional society participation, and reimbursement for certifications and registration fees
• Opportunities to get involved through internal committees and employee-led groups

We are passionate about creating a workplace where employees feel supported, connected, and inspired by the work they do. From professional development opportunities to company-sponsored events and team activities throughout the year, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates employees and strengthens the communities we serve.